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Local roundup: James Anderson’s 39 points lead Mt. Blue over Brewer

FARMINGTON — James Anderson led the Mt. Blue Cougars to a 75-61 victory over Brewer in KVAC boys’ basketball action Tuesday. Anderson put up 39 points in the win. Garrett Reynolds added 12 for the Cougars (2-0). Brewer spread the scoring around. Brandon Glidden led the way with 17 points, while Trevor Pearson had 12 […]

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2018-19 Nordic skiing preview capsules

DIRIGO COUGARS Coach: Ann Speth Conference: MVC; Class: C Returning athletes: Seniors — Ethan Couture, Riley Dumont, Tori Averill; Juniors — Damien Nadeau, Adrianna Belskis; Sophomores — Jacob Gallant, Spencer Jacques.. Season outlook: The Cougars return all of their skiers from last year’s team. Those experienced skiers will be joined by 13 sophomores and freshmen […]

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2018-19 girls' basketball preview capsules

BUCKFIELD BUCKS Coach: Ryan Wilkins (fifth year) Conference: East-West; Class: C Last year’s results: 1-17. Returning athletes: Senior — Hannah Shields; Juniors — Deja Bennett, Katy Henderson, Karen McNeil; Sophomore — Siana Jacobs. Promising newcomers: Senior — Soyoung Park; Juniors — Molly Bourget, Josephine Replogle; Sophomores — Cassidy Lowell, Shyloe Morgan; Freshmen — Kailie Bernard, […]

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SAD 44 School Board ponders future of athletic programs

BETHEL — At Monday’s SAD 44 School Board meeting, items discussed included the future of Telstar Middle and High School sports programs. Telstar has recently had issues fielding a sufficient amount of players for its athletic teams. Currently, close to only 20 percent of Telstar High School students play an after school sport. One of […]

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High school softball: Lunney leads Rebels into tourney

Asked to step into the varsity coaching job at Telstar for a year or two until another coach felt he was ready for the task, Lunney was reluctant. But he accepted. Nearly 30 years later, Lunney is still coaching the Rebels — and dreading the bus rides. “It’s just a temporary assignment,” Lunney said with […]

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High school softball: Oak Hill rallies past Telstar

WALES — After two missed bunt attempts, Grace Sabine was a little relieved to be able to swing away Friday, but that didn’t mean the pressure was any less. The Oak Hill senior had the winning run on third and had tried to make a suicide squeeze happen, but both attempts went just foul. So […]

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High school softball: Rebels rally for dramatic win

The ball kept rolling. Howard kept running. “I knew I had to get a few (bases),” the senior shortstop said. “I was rounding second base, and she was still running for it. I knew I wasn’t going to get tagged out at third base again.” Howard had been thrown out earlier in the game trying […]

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High school softball: Telstar races past Dirigo

DIXFIELD — When Ashley Savage gets on base, she’s not there to take in the scenery. Telstar’s senior lead-off hitter looks to move whenever she reaches base. If the batting order behind her gives her the chance, she’ll do just that. “As soon as I get on the bases, I know I have to run,” […]

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High school softball: Telstar blanks Monmouth

MONMOUTH — From the start Wednesday, each inning brought runners on base and opportunity to score. With those chances came the frustration that followed, as the Telstar offense continually came up empty. The veteran Rebels didn’t panic and didn’t seek to trade in their bats at the nearest sporting goods store. Instead, Telstar stayed patient […]